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Our movie lords share insightful thoughts on blockbusters, series, movies, and everything in between, so you can decide what is worth your time.
The Herd (2025) – A gripping, messy, and very Nigerian thriller
“The Herd” hits Netflix like a slap you didn’t see coming. A car with wedding celebrants, a line-up…
“Racket Queen”: Canon and Nollywood cinematographer Nora Awolowo premiere short film
Canon partnered with Nigerian cinematographer Nora Awolowo for the premiere screening of “Racket Queen”, a short film exploring…
Movie review: Lagos, lies, and lessons in ‘To Kill a Monkey’
Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey” lands on Netflix with the subtlety of a Lagos traffic jam: loud,…
“Straw”s emotional spiral: A Nigerian lens on Tyler Perry’s latest thriller
Tyler Perry’s “Straw”, released on Netflix on June 6, 2025, delivers a raw, emotional punch, weaving a narrative…
Lísàbí: A Legend is Born by Niyi Akinmolayan leaves the audience wanting more
Niyi Akinmolayan returns with the second installment of the Lísàbí series, “A Legend is Born.” Following “Lísàbí: The…
The majesty and messiness of myth: A review of Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors”
“Seven Doors” reminds us why Nigerian cinema is a storytelling powerhouse
Hijack ’93 is a brilliant throwback—for anyone craving hollow emotions and bland dialogue
We’re exhausted. I’m exhausted. The world is exhausted. But here we are, trying to stomach yet another rehash…
Movie review: Lisabi is a mixed bag of history and fantasy
When trailers of movies are released, there is always excitement because expectations are raised and so, you want…
Content war: How Nollywood and global movies battled for streams on Netflix in August 2024
In August 2024, Nigerian Netflix subscribers were navigating a new reality: higher subscription costs amid a challenging economic…
Movie review: Netflix’s newest release, Tòkunbó fails at telling a stereotypical African story
Ah, “Tòkunbó”—another attempt by Nollywood to straddle the fine line between gritty realism and overwrought theatrics, and yet,…
